Former Professional Rugby League Player,The first Pro R.L. player to break his Neck, Be Paralyzed and Play
Professionally again!(1959).
Ran a leisure company which exported to 54 country's ,sold out because of health issues in the early 90's.
Became a Patron of the Sheffield Institute Foundation in 2007 after my eldest son Shaun was diagnosed with Motor Nuerone Disease. Shaun died in January this year,aged 40 years young.Leaving a wife and three young daughters,aged 7,9 & 11.
With the help of my wife Lynn and daughter Danielle I am now concentrating even more in helping the other great Patrons of SIF raising the last few £millions needed to create The worlds first dedicated research center in to MND.also known as Lou Gerhigs, & ALS.
My Nickname in my business life was"The Kentucky Kid"
I had a product that became world famous called "The Kentucky Derby" it was a game of skill that was sold to Theme Parks.
In my photograph displayed perched on my right shoulder is my Parrot "Tali-Talisker" he informs me that he is 231 years old and that he went on the original TBB all those years ago? Would you believe him?